Catching Pompano on a New Bait - Destin Surf Fishing

Catching Pompano on a New Bait - Destin Surf Fishing
Latest video is a quick afternoon trip to beach after a thunderstorm to try and catch some pompano. It was my first time using Fish Gum so check it out and see the results. Tight lines everybody!!

[@zachwilliamson634]

I’ve been trying the surf fishing but the green seaweed literally covers your line and bait it’s crazy

[@TheLawlessTide]

Oh yeah, sorry man. June grass sucks and there is no way to beat it.

[@pjlocke1]

It's more like May, June, July Grass. We used to vacation more towards Seaside and I was always fighting it. It seemed to bring in the catfish, which are always fun to play with.

[@edensgardenshed9622]

You don’t kill and bleed the fish before putting them in cooler? Do they just die in ice? Trying to learn how because i love fishing but was raised vegetarian.

[@TheLawlessTide]

Bleed them then put on ice. If you kill them and then bleed them the heart doesn't pump out much blood.

[@peanutbutterjelly4252]

Can’t say I’m a fan of Fish Gum. I’ve struggled to catch fish on it compared to Fish Bites. I also really dislike the size of the bag it comes in finding it difficult to deal with.

[@curtisf1276]

Switched over to Fish Gum for no other reason than to just support the local business. Works just as good, if not better, and doesn't dry out as fast as Fish Bites after sitting in the 200 degree garage. IMO.

[@TheLawlessTide]

I always try to support local. That’s the way to go!

[@ericlhoskinson]

I'm coming down for vacation in mid July I'm hoping to find some fish gum and some local tackle stores. Any recommendations where to find it?

[@TheLawlessTide]

All the local owned stores should have it. Halfhitch, bay baits, etc etc

[@nameisprivate5429]

I knew you were in Destin! My family lives in Ft. Walton. We stay at the Islander every year to come visit.

[@seabasssouthflorida]

Really digging the edits man glad you got in on the Pompano action!

[@TheLawlessTide]

Thanks!

[@johnnybudha909]

Great job guys both of you and I just came back to Maryland from Destin Florida where I fished the beach for five days using the same thing that you were using and caught only seven big whiting, and then I fished the Bay for redfish and trout with frozen shrimp and mullet and caught 14 sailfin catfish, but I totally enjoyed myself and is planning to move there permanently. So God bless and good luck to you guys.

[@TheLawlessTide]

Thanks you very much. I have had those days with the Catfish too, very frustrating.

[@johnnybudha909]

Yeah I know right, but keep posting and teaching that's what it's all about.

[@TheLawlessTide]

Thanks Johnny I will.

[@papastrawder]

Nice video man great job

[@TheLawlessTide]

Thanks Anthony!

[@chrissewell1608]

Ancient Oriental proverb say "Man who take sexy wife to beach, fishing, is going to get lucky!"

[@stevegarcia1796]

Good catch but I gotta tell you you would've done worse with the camera Work if you had it off 👀 🇺🇸

[@YannaPlantita]

Where is this beautiful place to fish?

[@TheLawlessTide]

Navarre, Florida

[@claymarrs8902]

Cant believe you stole her glory!! Lol Great video!!

[@TheLawlessTide]

She tried to steal my fish, I was down the beach trying to educate some kids and she was gonna steal MY FISH!!!

[@claymarrs8902]

@@TheLawlessTide haha. Gonna have to learn to share the camera glory

[@TheLawlessTide]

No way, everyone on earth would rather look at her than me. Before long it would be Michelle’s Tide!

[@chrissewell1608]

And thats why she left!

[@TheLawlessTide]

@@chrissewell1608 make sure you see the comma after the “no way” it’s very important to that sentence, lol.

[@YakinwithJack]

Fish gum is the truth

[@erik_the_red302]

We use fish gum in Delaware and catches black drum like crazy

[@SWFL_FISHING_239]

Only thing I hate about surf fishing here is everywhere you go you have to pay for parking etc im swfl 🥺

[@TheLawlessTide]

Yeah, that sucks

[@bradh5565]

What time of the year was this?

[@TheLawlessTide]

December

[@salteastsimon]

Love pompano . Going to the OBX in NC to fish for them this weekend!

[@TheLawlessTide]

Good luck!

[@TheLawlessTide]

Good luck!

[@TheLawlessTide]

@INFINITE REPTILES With🇺🇦 good luck and tight lines!

[@FishiganMilligan]

Nice Shelta hat! I love mine... greetings from the beaches of south Texas! 👋🏼

[@TheLawlessTide]

Thanks man, I love all my Shelta gear. High quality company!

[@coastalskycam1220]

going to try to go fish the beach here this afternoon..i have no idea whats gonna happen except im gonna enjoy our beaches here in destin FL and hopefully catch some fish. If you wanna join comment back im going in a few hours... great vid as always dude! glad yall are down here full time nice to see a local guy on youtube catch some fish... gives me some hope cause i have NO IDEA what im doing haha!!

[@TheLawlessTide]

Sorry man, this comment got put on hold for some reason by KZbin. Just now saw it.

[@judeperez7897]

Lawless, I’m going to Destin in the first week of August. Any tips to catch pompano on the resort beaches? Or am I better off having more luck going to the jetty’s and piers. I just want one saltwater fish!

[@TheLawlessTide]

Really depends on the June grass, if the surf is fishable I usually surf fish at night that time of year.

[@flapjackson6077]

Dude, from you description, it sounds like you’re about a couple miles east down the beach from where I’ll be staying this September. If I may ask, what fish might I catch during early September? I expect Pomps, Whitings, and Lady fish are still all on the table, but is there any Red, Mackeral, Tarpon, Jacks, or even sharks to be had if you walk out and cast farther? Sorry if I sound like a newb, but I’m a newb to fishing Destin/Miramar. OBX was my usual vacation spot, but we’re vacationing in Florida this year, and maybe every year from here on. Lots of reasons to love Florida! 😎 Any advice you have is appreciated. 🤙

[@TheLawlessTide]

I would have live sand fleas and fishbites out on pomp rigs at different distances and have some blue crab or cut bait out on a carolina rig for reds and drum.

[@flapjackson6077]

@@TheLawlessTide Thanks! I’ll give that a go! 👍

[@JSMachine1]

What kind of coverings are on your legs? Something waterproof??

[@TheLawlessTide]

Sun proof. Anetik sun socks

[@williambilly7758]

Nice job on the pompano. What kind and size rods are you using? Thanks.

[@TheLawlessTide]

Shimano speed Master 10’ medium action and Lamiglass insane surf 10’ all with Penn Slammer III 4500’s.

[@williambilly7758]

Thank you.

[@AwesomeK285]

Hi, I’m from Georgia and not familiar with Florida area. Could you please give me the exact location as possible? I would like to plan a trip and try fishing and cooking pompano at this place. Thanks in advance

[@TheLawlessTide]

Sure, this was in Santa Rosa Beach, just out side Destin on 30A.

[@larrykoonce2851]

Do this beach be crowded

[@Gnarles13]

@@larrykoonce2851work on your vocabulary

[@chrissewell1608]

Atleast the beach isn't crowded .... Yet!

[@gegaoli]

Gear used?

[@TheLawlessTide]

I use 3 Penn 4500 Spinfisher V’s on Shimano 10’ speed stick medium surf rods

[@juanmendiola4048]

Will be in Destin last week of July really like to hook up and beachfront fish.

[@TheLawlessTide]

I am really swamped in July with surf and shark fishing charters.

[@rdmarcum8904]

Awesome!! Decided to buy a pompano setup too! Going after them in the morning bear blue mountain beach!

[@TheLawlessTide]

Good luck and tight lines

[@samsonfpv8902]

Going to destin first week of June. Hoping to catch some pompano. Nice job 👍🏻

[@TheLawlessTide]

Thank you and good luck!

[@cameronlucas6004]

Hey ! What beach is this? Didn't catch it haha. Looks like alot of fun. Just moved to Shalimar really wanna catch some pomps i hear they are tasty!

[@cameronlucas6004]

sike stallworth! my b

[@TheLawlessTide]

No worries man, I don’t believe in secret spots. Enough fish on the beach for everyone.

[@cameronlucas6004]

@@TheLawlessTide Yeah for sure! Any tips for catching fish out here? I live by the base in Shalimar and have really wanted to get on surf fish and pompano. Im not a local just here for the summer and i cant seem to find any bait or a beach that isnt packed with people

[@TheLawlessTide]

Hit me up on Facebook messenger, Sean Lawless.

[@josephjenkins7329]

Hey you're right down the street from Emerald Coast bait & Tackle they will hook you up,,,Stay Safe God Bless,,,,

[@wojciechkalina364]

hey im the kid that you hooked up with those stickers weve been going out to that beach for the past few days and weve been catching big reds and pomps left and right where gonna go out agin tommorow morning

[@TheLawlessTide]

That’s awesome bud! Send me some pic on Facebook and I’ll post em on my page. Keep on killin’ it bud!

[@TheLawlessTide]

How’d you do today?

[@andygreeen]

Coming to PCB this weekend and next week. Will frozen shrimp work? Or should I get one of those sand flea rakes? I mainly bass and trout fish in TN

[@TheLawlessTide]

I would suggest trying combinations of fish bites, peeled shrimp and sand fleas. Figure out what’s working that day and go with it.

[@andygreeen]

@@TheLawlessTide thank you for helping. Do you advise a certain time to fish this part of the year

[@TheLawlessTide]

Early morning and evening or night fishing also.

[@micahlowbe9067]

Dude!! Why take the rod from her? Let her handle it. Shame on you. Good video tho!! 👍🏻

[@TheLawlessTide]

She handed it to me, she thought the fish got off but it was just running in. I’ve had several people hammer me already for that, lol.

[@TheLawlessTide]

Thanks man.

[@leonelmolinajr2]

What are your surf fishing setups?.....did you use the dune Allen beach access?

[@TheLawlessTide]

my surf fishing reels are all Penn Slammer 3s with 15 or 20 lb braid on 11 foot medium surf rods. I fish Dune Allen all the time.

[@leonelmolinajr2]

@@TheLawlessTide ok cool

[@kitesfishingprimitiv4501]

🙏🙏🙏👍

[@bradc123456789]

What’s your set up for surf fishing?

[@TheLawlessTide]

Shimano speedmaster 10'6" rod Penn Slammer 4500 15lb Beyond Braid Line Frisky Fins Pompanp leader

[@tulsafireman1]

Come on Michelle! Dont let him take that rod from you!

[@TheLawlessTide]

😂😂😂

[@jevoncooper295]

Hi there quick question what would be your go-to knot to tie 30 lb braid to 30 lb braid

[@TheLawlessTide]

Prolly double uni

[@jevoncooper295]

I would really appreciate your input

[@jevoncooper295]

@@TheLawlessTide okay thank you you know all the research I have done there's not a lot of information on how to tie braid to braid all the different knots to use and its breaking strength

[@bluebullbt]

what distance are pompano? before sand bar?

[@TheLawlessTide]

You never know. I always cast 3 rods out at different distances until I figure out where they are running.

[@larrysledd2195]

Liked the video great job. But your reel handle is on the wrong side lol

[@TheLawlessTide]

No it’s not, lol.

[@Pat19-w2s]

@@TheLawlessTide if ur right handed it's on wrong side if ur left handed it's fine

[@MattMatt-kr6ts]

Awesome.....frm malaysia

[@TheLawlessTide]

Thanks!

[@gregcollins9723]

Took the rod from her...not cool🤔

[@TheLawlessTide]

Actually she thought the fish got off and gave it to me. No way I was gonna give it back, lol

[@michaeldurr4816]

Where is a good place to go shoreline fishing near Wyndham garden fort Walton Beach Hotel? And what is the best live bait to use or Frozen? We are going up in the first week of November.

[@TheLawlessTide]

I have never surf fished that area, but that time of year you can't go wrong using live sand fleas, shrimp and multiple flavors of FishBites.

[@avocado9763]

Good job man.

[@TheLawlessTide]

Thanks!

[@brucehayes7369]

Wtf you wearing on your legs

[@TheLawlessTide]

anetik.com/collections/paddle-performance-2019

[@TheLawlessTide]

Instead of having to wear sunscreen I wear those because they can be taken on and off like socks when you wear shorts. If you do a little research on sunscreen you don’t want to use it.

[@peterc504]

Any tips on catching pompano? Im headed to destin for labor day this year!

[@TheLawlessTide]

Live sand fleas tipped with FISHBITES will be your best bet. Can be sporadic that time of year. But you’ll also have a good shot at some big reds cruising the beach.

[@peterc504]

@@TheLawlessTide in craving to catch a pompano. It's the best tasting to me lol I've never surf fished so I'm guessing early morning and sunset are the best bets? Also prob best time bc not many people in the water at these times

[@TheLawlessTide]

Correct. A lot of people also don’t know you can catch them at night too.

[@peterc504]

@@TheLawlessTide is it better at night or early morning? I'm only there Friday night until Monday so I don't have much time lol

[@TheLawlessTide]

Honestly I would try both, see when you get the most action and stick with it.

[@Jasonlittle6499]

Hey me and a buddy are down here till 29th. Maybe we can tag alone fishing with you while we are here.

[@TheLawlessTide]

Where are you staying?

[@Jasonlittle6499]

In a condo by Captain Dave's in Destin.

[@Jasonlittle6499]

We are also really close to Pompano joe

[@TheLawlessTide]

Might be surf fishing Thursday or Friday morning. Check with me on Facebook Wednesday night.

[@Jasonlittle6499]

Ok thanks!

[@aquaculture8028]

Destin!!!! Yaaaasssss!

[@TheLawlessTide]

😂😂😂

[@clarkthomas9380]

how is the surf reds right now?

[@TheLawlessTide]

I saw that several reds were caught in the surf on 30a today.

[@clarkthomas9380]

@@TheLawlessTide wow thanks couldn’t find any new reports online other than you!

[@TheLawlessTide]

Try this Facebook group facebook.com/groups/southwalton30afishingforum/?ref=share

[@Paulhnkc]

Thatll be some great eating! Question, how long does that yeti stay cold? What size and model is it?

[@TheLawlessTide]

I would not recommend that cooler because of the zipper. We had trouble with the zipper from day one and now it is completely nonfunctional.

[@Paulhnkc]

Well damn. Do you think it is due to the salt water? I have a knock off brand similar to that where the zipper is very hard to move. I’ve never taken it to the beach but it doesn’t hold ice very well. Looking for something that will hold ice, that’s not incredibly heavy so I don’t have to keep my fish alive.

[@TheLawlessTide]

This is a couple years old but it might help a little. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKGuioqIiteErLM

[@TheLawlessTide]

I think it is due to sand getting in the zipper And wearing it out. To be honest I hate that dam thing, lol.

[@Paulhnkc]

Looked simple is all. I just ordered a backpack cooler. Fuk it.

[@BeckianoMarketing]

What do you recommend surf fishing for near Miramar during late September/early October?

[@TheLawlessTide]

You have a shot at Redfish, Pompano, Black drum, Spanish Mackerel and all sorts of sharks.

[@BeckianoMarketing]

@@TheLawlessTide Can't wait! Let me know if you want to have a newbie on your channel that you take out!

[@peterc504]

Hey Dennis Im going for labor day. Do you have any tips on where to fish, tackle, bait etc? I really want to catch some pompano so I ordered those fish bits sandfleas. I was in destin in mid June and there was a guy fishing next to where I was laying on the beach & he caught 3 pompano in one hr off the fish bites pink stuff. Ive never surf fished either but I get bored quick of laying on the beach so going fishing instead sounds like much more fun!!

[@BeckianoMarketing]

@@peterc504 I watched KZbin videos on reading the waves so you know where to cast. I also use the pink Fish Bites Shrimp flavor. I use the Pompano Rig that is pre-made since I don't go enough to have a desire to make my own. I'm sure you can catch anywhere down there.

[@Charsept]

Are your rod holders just PVC cut at an angle? I was thinking of doing the same but didn't know if there was more to it than that.

[@TheLawlessTide]

You got it exactly right .

[@1giveme]

Dispatch your fish. How inhumane can a person be.

[@TheLawlessTide]

👍🏼🤞🏻🙏🏼⛺️🤲🏽🦷

[@chuckschillingvideos]

Those aren't sand fleas. They're mole crabs (commonly called sand crabs). But they're not sand fleas.

[@TheLawlessTide]

Ok, argue with everyone in the panhandle. I aint gonna argue with ya.